Dispenser Actuator

This repair was really easy. I first removed the water evaporator tray exposing 2 nuts and removed them with driver. Detach the dispenser faceplate and unplug the connections from the circuit board. Remove 2 more nuts holding the dispenser yoke paddle.

Remove the snap in paddle and replace with new part and spring. Complete assembly in reverse order. 10 minutes to complete repair.

1. Pull off the removable drip tray that covers the two screws. 2. Remove these octagon shaped screws with the appropriate tool. 3. Remove the cover. ( You can cover a screw driver with a thin cloth so as not to scratch the stainless steel and then slide it between the refrigerator and the cover.) 4. Remove the three connectors from the circuit board. 5. Remove two more nuts holding the dispenser yoke paddle. IMPORTANT: Note how the spring is attached to the paddle.TIP: Take pictures as you remove it and a close up of the spring so as not to forget how it is attached. 6. Snap off the paddle and spring. NOTE: There is another spring attached to the ice dispenser cover. Do not disturb this spring. 7. Replace the paddle and spring making sure the spring is placed correctly in the slot. 8. Complete by reversing the steps above.